New River Gorge national park and preserve - Rocky Trail
The Castle Rock Trail provides a challenging, off-the-beaten-path experience for hikers.
National parks: Train - public domain image
A train passes through Thurmond. Public domain photograph of freight train, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Dunglen Hotel
The Dunglen Hotel, just across the bridge from Thurmond. Public domain photograph of a hotel building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Trailhead - public domain image
The beginning of the Tunnel Trail near Main Overlook.
Lego Wildflower, by Edan Maxwell
Bluets, by Edan Maxwell, Kindergarten, New River Gorge Learning Co-op, honorable mention K-2nd grade (legos)
National parks: Squawroot - public domain image
Squawroot Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - River View
New River at Fayette Station Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Prince Depot at night - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A train passes by the Prince Depot at night
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Almost There
A view of the bridge with the truss almost completed.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Nuttallburg Miners
Coal miners at Nuttallburg Public domain photograph of quarry workers, mining, miners, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Great Rhododendron
Great Rhododendron Public domain scan of drawing, 20th-century botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Diamond Point
A view down the gorge from Diamond Point Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Mt. Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
As in many African American communities, the church became the center of the community’s existence.
Who Mourns for Logan? - A statue of a woman standing in a field of flo...
Who Mourns for Logan?, by Nancy Peyton; Chief Logan State Park (Logan County); Historic Object - Color - Adult: 2nd place
Stretchers Neck Tunnel - National Parks Gallery
The railroad passes through Stretchers Neck Tunnel at Prince Public domain photograph of the train tunnel, railroad, train track, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Park Bookstore
The park store at New River Gorge sells a variety of books, apparel, pins, passports, maps, children's items, and decorative items.
National parks: Rhododendrons - public domain image
The Endless Wall Trail passes through many beautiful rhododendron groves. The purple Catawba Rhododendrons bloom around mid May each year.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Railroad Bridge
Rafters paddle under a railroad bridge.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Railroad Crossing
An active railroad still passes through town.
Hawks Nest Workers Memorial Cemetery
Of the approximately 5,000 men that worked on the project, an estimated 2,900 worked inside the tunnel. Of these men, silicosis claimed the lives of at least 764 workers. A majority of the dead were African Americans.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Flat Water
Rafters paddle a stretch of flat water Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Back to the Wild - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
releasing a rehabilitated red-tailed hawk back into the wild after being struck by a car
Coal Cars and Head House - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
coal cars and head house Public domain photograph of a locomotive, train car, railroad trucks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Sandstone School
Sandstone School Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Gorge View
A glimpse of the New River Gorge through the trees. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Path to Main Overlook - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The path to Grandview's Main Overlook
Worker on the Bridge - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A worker works on the bridge.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Park Bookstore
The park store at New River Gorge sells a variety of books, apparel, pins, passports, maps, children's items, and decorative items.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Wood Betony
Wood Betony Public domain scan of drawing, 20th-century botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Snowy Day at Grandview - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The view from Main Overlook on a snowy day Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
White-tailed Deer - National Parks Gallery
White-tailed deer at Grandview Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Let There Be Light - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Rays of light shine through the trees near Main Overlook at Grandview
National parks: Whitewater - public domain image
Rafters paddle through whitewater Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Partly Sunny with a Chance of Spiderwort, by Maya Mills
Spiderwort, by Maya Mills, 4th grade, New River Gorge Learning Co-op, top 3rd-5th grade (oil pastel, tissue paper, watercolor pencil)
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Coke Ovens
Rows of coke ovens alongside the Southside Trail provide a view back in history to the days when the coal coming from the New River Gorge helped to fuel the industrialization of the nation.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Entering Whitewater
Rafters enter Fayette Station Rapids Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Rising Fog
Rising Fog, by Josh Davis; New River Gorge National River (Fayette County); Historic Structure - Color - Adult: 2nd place
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Nuttallburg Tipple
Dark clouds form behind the Nuttallburg coal tipple.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Prince Bridge
The Prince Bridge spans across the New River Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Hotel Thurmond
Railroad cars sit in front of the Hotel Thurmond. Public domain photograph of train tracks, railroad works, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Flowering Dogwood
Flowering Dogwood Public domain photograph of a wildflower close up, nature, flowers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Coaling Tower
An old coaling tower along the tracks at Thurmond.
Richmond Hamilton Farm site - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Barn on the Richmond Hamilton Farm site.
A Walk Through Time - An empty street with cars parked on the side of ...
A Walk Through Time, by Braelyn Johnson; (Mingo County); Historic Landscape: Color - Youth 6-10: 1st place
Somewhere over the Phlox, by Beckett Mills
Wild Blue Phlox, by Beckett Mills, 2nd grade, New River Gorge Learning Co-op, top K-2nd grade (oil pastel)
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Sack Race
Students from Hinton Area Elementary have a sack race at Camp Brookside.
Fayette Station Rapids - National Parks Gallery
Whitewater rafters paddle through Fayette Station rapids.
National parks: Waterfall - public domain image
Near the top of the Kaymoor Miners Trail, the trail passes by a waterfall.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Kaymoor Tipple
Hikers that make it to the bottom of the stairs can explore the ruins of Kaymoor Bottom. For your safety, please stay off historic structures.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Nodding Onion
Nodding Onion Public domain photograph of a wildflower close up, nature, flowers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Tunnel Trail
The Tunnel Trail on a spring day Public domain photograph of hiking trail, National Parks tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Homestead Ruins
The remains of an old homestead along the Big Branch Trail
National parks: Stairs - public domain image
With over 800 stairs to climb back up, this is a view that hikers will get used to.
National parks: Waterfall - public domain image
A small, cascading waterfall alongside the Keeneys Creek Rail Trail.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Grist Mill
Grist Mill, by Vanessa Hopkins; Babcock State Park (Fayette County); Historic Object - Black and White - Adult: 1st place
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Kaymoor Mine
An old safety board and mine car sit at the entrance to the Kaymoor Mine.
Peregrines Over the Gorge - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
two peregrine falcons, one in flight and one perched
New River View - National Parks Gallery
A view of the New River from the Southside Trail.
Halberd-leaved Violet - Flowers from National Park Gallery
Halberd-leaved Violet Public domain photograph of a wildflower close up, nature, flowers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Completed Arch
A view from the river of the completed arch.
National parks: Cabin - public domain image
A camper cabin at Camp Brookside Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Small-town Saturday - National Parks Gallery
Small-town Saturday, by Nancy Peyton; (Logan County); Creative Interpretation - Color - Adult: 3rd place
National parks: Sunrise - public domain image
Sunrise at Fayette Station Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Clouds in the Gorge - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Clouds rolling through the gorge Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
National parks: Freefall - public domain image
A BASE jumper falls towards the river before deploying his chute.
Great Blue Heron - National Parks Gallery
Great Blue Heron taking flight Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Foggy Steps to Turkey Spur - A set of stone steps going up a hill in t...
Foggy Steps to Turkey Spur, by Connie Boley-Lilly; Grandview - New River Gorge National River (Raleigh County); Historic Landscape - Color - Adult: 1st place
National parks: Jewelweed - public domain image
Jewelweed Public domain photograph of a wildflower close up, nature, flowers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Truck in the Woods - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The remains of an old truck mark the site of an old homestead now reclaimed by forest.
View from Diamond Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A view of the river from Diamond Point Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Barn Wall
Detail of a barn wall constructed of chestnut logs at Richmond Hamilton Farm.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Culver's Root
Culver's Root Public domain scan of drawing, 20th-century botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Solomon's Seal
Solomon's Seal Public domain scan of drawing, 20th-century botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Under the Bridge - National Parks Gallery
A rappeller walks along the catwalk under the New River Gorge Bridge.
Cable Carries Center Arch Truss
An overhead cable carries a center arch truss
Thurmond Depot, 1982 - National Parks Gallery
Thurmond Depot before restoration. In 1995, the National Park Service restored the depot as a visitor center and museum.
Thurmond Post Office - National Parks Gallery
The Thurmond Post Office Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Train at Thurmond - National Parks Gallery
A train passes through the Thurmond Historic District. Public domain photograph of train depot, railroad, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bank Building Detail - National Parks Gallery
Detail of the National Bank of Thurmond
Butterfly on a Flower - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Crescent spot butterfly on a white flower
Two Boys on a Bike - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Nuttallburg residents: Two boys on a bike at the boardinghouse in Nuttallburg
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Coal Tipple
The Nuttallburg coal tipple Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Hikers - public domain image
Two hikers walk through open hardwood forest. Public domain photograph of hiking trail, National Parks tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
North End of Town - Steam locomotive, Public domain image
A histroic photo shows the north side of Thurmond including homes and the coaling tower.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Painted Trillium
Painted Trillium Public domain photograph of a wildflower close up, nature, flowers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Endless Wall - National Parks Gallery
The cliffs along the Endless Wall make New River Gorge one of the most popular rock climbing locations in the eastern U.S.
National parks: Boardwalk - public domain image
Near the end of the Tunnel Trail the trail crosses a wooden boardwalk under a large sandstone overhang.
876 feet to go - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A BASE jumper leaps from the New River Gorge Bridge.
On the Bridge - National Parks Gallery
Crowds of people gather on the bridge.
Beginning of the Arch - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Two sides of the arch suspended over the river.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Indian Pipe
Indian Pipe Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Trumpet Honeysuckle
Trumpet Honeysuckle Public domain scan of drawing, 20th-century botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Commercial Row
Commercial Row, Thurmond's "Main Street" Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
View from Main Overlook - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The New River Gorge viewed from Main Overlook at Grandview Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Time to Deploy - National Parks Gallery
Two BASE jumpers prepare to deploy their chutes as they fall towards the river.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - New River
The New River from near Cunard
Construction of the Arch - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Aerial view of the construction of the arch. Public domain photograph of a bridge, arch over water, river, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - River's Edge
Glimpses of the New River can be seen through the trees along the Southside Trail.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Endless Wall
The Endless Wall viewed from Diamond Point Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Thurmond Depot
The Thurmond Depot and RR tracks with bridge over the New River in the background